Gianna wrote:

I just use the character map (Start|Programs|Accessories|System
Tools|Character Map).

But then of course you have a Windows machine with Office. (As you have
every right to.)

There are other operating systems (and offices) out there. Mind you
getting into OOo's character map is a pain if you just want to be exact
on a newsgroup.
(OOo Writer Insert Special Character)